LaKeel, Inc.
4074・Growth Market・Information & Communication
Governance
In March 2025, the company transitioned from a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. As of the filing date, the Board of Directors consists of 7 directors (of which 5 are outside directors, including 3 members of the Audit and Supervisory Committee), giving an outside director ratio of approximately 71%. The establishment of a Nomination Committee or Compensation Committee has not been confirmed.
Risk Management
The Company recognizes five risk categories—market-related, credit, quality, compliance, and overseas country risk—and assigns a risk management officer for each category. The director in charge of administration serves as the risk oversight manager, consolidating risk information, with important matters deliberated by the Management Committee. A framework for rapid response based on crisis management regulations has also been established.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividends for both FY2025 (ending December 2025) and FY2026 (ending December 2026) are ¥0.00 (no dividend). Meanwhile, the company conducted a share buyback during 1Q of FY2026, increasing treasury shares from 700,723 shares to 921,423 shares (acquisition amount equivalent to ¥158 million).
Dividend Policy
The annual dividend for FY2025 (ending December 2025) is ¥0.00 (both interim and year-end dividends are ¥0.00). The forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is also ¥0.00 per year (no dividend), unchanged from the most recently announced forecast. The Articles of Incorporation stipulate that, in principle, dividends—if paid—would be made twice a year (interim and year-end), but there is currently no plan to pay dividends.
ESG
Advocates social contribution through the provision of "sustainable software." Places emphasis on human capital investment, implementing human resource development based on the LaKeel Way, internal branding, and diverse employee benefits (including "LaMeal," a free evening buffet). Female ratio in management positions stands at 9.7%, and the male childcare leave utilization rate is 100%. Specific ESG indicators and targets have not yet been established.
Last updated: March 26, 2026